Numbers 22-24, Psalms 34
What God said to me – It is not easy to walk in the Spirit when the pull of the world is so strong. Many of My children struggle because they try to walk a narrow line trying to enjoy the pleasures of the world without displeasing Me. The prophet Balaam was like that. The king of Moab sent for him promising him great wealth if he would curse the Israelites. Balaam feared Me, but he wanted the reward so he went trying to figure out how to achieve both. He was greedy and his heart was not wholly devoted to Me. When Joshua entered the promised land, he told the Israelites to choose this day whom they would serve, but as for he and his house, they would serve Me. You cannot live a life wholly devoted to Me and pleasing to Me when you straddle the world and the Spirit. I look at the heart and your motives, not just your actions. I tell you the same thing every day – choose this day whom you will serve.